Gamesdog.co.uk : nintendowii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk Welcome to Gamesdog.co.uk, covering all the latest gaming news and reviews Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:49:53 +0100 en-gb NEWS: GAME sales up by over 50% this year http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7726/8750/GAME-sales-up-over-50.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7726/8750/GAME-sales-up-over-50.phtml Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:06:13 +0100 Nintendo shortages have impact though

GAME has issued sales data for the first half of 2008 that shows the group's sales have risen by 54%, with like-for-like sales up 24.8%. ...

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]]> NEWS: PC gets Wii-esque controller http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7724/8748/PC-gets-Wii-like-controller-Stix.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7724/8748/PC-gets-Wii-like-controller-Stix.phtml Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:52:46 +0100 To be launched with free online gaming portal

Fans of the Wii style of gaming can get a similar experience on their PC now, thanks to a new line of wireless, motion-sensing controllers from GoLive2. ...

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]]> NEWS: Fittest UK cities buy most copies of Wii Fit http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7718/8742/Fittest-cities-buy-more-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7718/8742/Fittest-cities-buy-more-Wii.phtml Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:59:00 +0100 Just a coincidence?

Cities revealed to be the fittest cities in the UK by Men's Health magazine have bought more copies of Nintendo's Wii Fit than anywhere else, according to an online auction site. ...

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]]> NEWS: Super Smash Bros. Brawl crashes the chart top spot http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7717/8741/Super-Smash-Bros-Tops-Charts.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7717/8741/Super-Smash-Bros-Tops-Charts.phtml Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:21:23 +0100 Knocks LEGO Indiana Jones of his block

Super Smash Bros. Brawl has hit the top spot of the UK all formats chart this week, pushing last week's leader LEGO Indiana Jones down to number three. ...

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]]> NEWS: Increased game sales help HMV more than double profits http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7716/8740/HMV-double-profits-game-sales.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7716/8740/HMV-double-profits-game-sales.phtml Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:35:34 +0100 Games account for 21% of sales

HMV has announced its preliminary results for the 2008 financial year, showing growth in its video games sales has helped the company more than double its net profit. ...

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]]> NEWS: Capcom recruits academic to help brainwash kids http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7706/8730/Capcom-academic-subliminal-messages-games.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7706/8730/Capcom-academic-subliminal-messages-games.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:54:35 +0100 But with good stuff...

Capcom has recruited an academic to help develop ideas and techniques on embedding subliminal mind programming into games. ...

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]]> NEWS: Harmonix announces Rock Band 2 http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7705/8729/Harmonix-announce-Rock-Band-2.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7705/8729/Harmonix-announce-Rock-Band-2.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:44:50 +0100 Confirmed it will hit Xbox 360 first

Harmonix has announced that it will be releasing Rock Band 2 as a timed exclusive to Xbox 360 in September, with other platforms to follow later on. ...

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]]> NEWS: Samba De Amigo nearly here for Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7701/8725/Samba-De-Amigo-For-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7701/8725/Samba-De-Amigo-For-Wii.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:55:07 +0100 Get ready to shake your maracas

Samba De Amigo was a hit when it first arrived on the Dreamcast a few years ago. Now the game that wants you to shake your maracas is heading for the Wii and is bound to be another surefire favourite for house parties everywhere. ...

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]]> NEWS: EA Sports unveils "All-Play" line of games http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7693/8717/EA-All-Play-games-Nintendo-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7693/8717/EA-All-Play-games-Nintendo-Wii.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:30:01 +0100 Four top sports game franchises redesigned for the Wii

Electronic Arts has unveiled its new EA Sports All-Play line-up, exclusive for Nintendo Wii. ...

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]]> NEWS: Virtual Console adds five more retro favourites http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7691/8715/Virtual-Console-Nintendo-Wii-updated.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7691/8715/Virtual-Console-Nintendo-Wii-updated.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:32:53 +0100 Fancy Pac-Man on your Wii?

Nintendo have released the line-up for this week's Virtual Console update. ...

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]]> NEWS: EA Sports working on own peripherals http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7677/8701/EA-Sports-working-on-peripherals.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7677/8701/EA-Sports-working-on-peripherals.phtml Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:21:18 +0100 May debut as early as E3

For anyone that liked Wii Fit with its balance board peripheral, it seems EA Sports might have something similar up its sleeve for its sports games. ...

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]]> NEWS: New Wii title Sports Party exclusive to EMEA http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7671/8695/Wii-Sports-Party-exclusive-EMEA.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7671/8695/Wii-Sports-Party-exclusive-EMEA.phtml Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:42:59 +0100 Japan and US snubbed

Ubisoft's new Wii title, Sports Party, will only be released in EMEA territories, the company has announced. ...

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]]> NEWS: Indiana Jones reclaims top chart position http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7667/8691/Indiana-Jones-Lego-tops-charts.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7667/8691/Indiana-Jones-Lego-tops-charts.phtml Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:04 +0100 MGS4 sales drop dramatically

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures has regained its position at the top of the gaming charts, after a brief spell at number two following the release of Metal Gear Solid 4. ...

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]]> NEWS: Co-op for Call of Duty 5 confirmed http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7665/8689/Co-op-Call-Of-Duty-5.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7665/8689/Co-op-Call-Of-Duty-5.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:18:44 +0100 Flamethrowers are on the menu too

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty 5 will feature an online co-op mode for up to four players. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony shows strength in Japan http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7659/8683/Sony-PS3-tops-Japan-sales.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7659/8683/Sony-PS3-tops-Japan-sales.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:16:32 +0100 PS3 and PSP top hardware sales

Sony's PlayStation 3 has shown its strength in Japan by dominating Japanese hardware sales over the past week. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo to increase Wii storage http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7658/8682/Nintendo-to-increase-Wii-storage.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7658/8682/Nintendo-to-increase-Wii-storage.phtml Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:07:34 +0100 But no plan to produce an external hard drive

Nintendo has promised to increase the storage capacity for its Wii console. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sega reveals 2008 line-up http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7645/8669/Sega-reveals-2008-line-up.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7645/8669/Sega-reveals-2008-line-up.phtml Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:59:33 +0100 Gives dates for two new Sonic games

Sega has revealed its European line-up for the rest of 2008, which includes dates for two new Sonic games. ...

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]]> NEWS: Bowser jacket is just for fanboys http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7624/8648/nintendo-bowser-king-koopa-jacket.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7624/8648/nintendo-bowser-king-koopa-jacket.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:44 +0100 Villainous outerwear

It's not just the $200 price tag that makes this jacket just one for true Ninty fans but also the lack of shall we say, subtlety, with the rather colourful design. ...

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]]> NEWS: Guitar Hero sets its sights on Metallica? http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7623/8647/Guitar-Hero-Metallica-game-developing.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7623/8647/Guitar-Hero-Metallica-game-developing.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:31:44 +0100 The band's website would suggest so...

First it got Aerosmith to lock down its tracks on to a game, now it seems Guitar Hero has got another one of the rock heavyweights on-board to do the same again. ...

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]]> NEWS: 100 WiiWare titles waiting for release http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7617/8641/100-WiiWare-titles-awaiting-release.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7617/8641/100-WiiWare-titles-awaiting-release.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:05:47 +0100 Lots to come from the Nintendo Channel

A senior executive at Nintendo has announced that there are 100 WiiWare titles in development for download through the company's new download service, the Nintendo Channel. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Battle of the Bands - Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/2235/3259/Battle-of-the-bands-wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/2235/3259/Battle-of-the-bands-wii.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100 Guitar Hero without the peripheral

At first glance Battle of the Bands might seem like a cheap rip-off of Guitar Hero. And in essence, it is. You get tunes to "play" along to (though across a multitude of genres here) and the better you do, the further you'll progress.

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]]> NEWS: GTA IV stays strong for 5th week at top of charts http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7616/8640/GTA-IV-5th-week-top.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7616/8640/GTA-IV-5th-week-top.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:01:07 +0100 Despite a big drop in sales, it's still number one

Despite a sales drop of 22% this week, Grand Theft Auto IV has held onto its top spot in the Chart-Track All-Formats Top 40. ...

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]]> NEWS: Yet more Star Wars for Wii and DS http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7607/8631/More-Star-Wars-Wii-DS.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7607/8631/More-Star-Wars-Wii-DS.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 20:08:45 +0100 Expect two games sometime in Autumn

LucasArts has as good as confirmed a game release to tie in with the upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and TV series. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo Channel hits Europe http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7605/8629/Nintendo-Channel-hits-Europe-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7605/8629/Nintendo-Channel-hits-Europe-Wii.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 13:17:11 +0100 Three new titles for Virtual Console too

Finally, the Nintendo Channel has made it across the pond and into the Wii shops in Europe. ...

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]]> NEWS: Games developers fleeing UK http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7604/8628/Games-developers-leaving-UK-tax.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7604/8628/Games-developers-leaving-UK-tax.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 12:48:37 +0100 Tax breaks luring talent elsewhere

Games developers in the UK are trying to put pressure on the government to offer more tax breaks arguing that the gaming industry could become an "economic powerhouse". ...

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]]> NEWS: SimCity Creator first details revealed http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7600/8624/SimCity-Creator-first-details-released.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7600/8624/SimCity-Creator-first-details-released.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 01:29:30 +0100 Make and destroy your own cities

Electronic Arts has announced the first details of SimCity Creator, a game exclusively for Nintendo Wii and DS. ...

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]]> NEWS: Shaun White Snowboarding announced as in development http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7598/8622/Shaun-White-Snowboarding-announced-development.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7598/8622/Shaun-White-Snowboarding-announced-development.phtml Thu, 29 May 2008 18:51:40 +0100 Wii gets Balance Board special

Ubisoft has announced the development of a new action sports video game called Shaun White Snowboarding. ...

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]]> NEWS: Screenshots and artwork released from Ubidays 2008 http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7596/8620/Screenshots-artwork-Ubisoft-Ubidays-released.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7596/8620/Screenshots-artwork-Ubisoft-Ubidays-released.phtml Thu, 29 May 2008 17:33:06 +0100 Get a peek at what the new titles will look like

Some great screenshots and bits of artwork have started to leak through for some of the upcoming games from Ubisoft. ...

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]]> NEWS: Ubisoft announces new titles at Ubidays http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7593/8617/Ubisoft-announces-new-titles-Ubidays.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7593/8617/Ubisoft-announces-new-titles-Ubidays.phtml Thu, 29 May 2008 15:57:58 +0100 Sequel to Beyond Good and Evil is among them

There were only a few new titles announced at Ubisoft's Ubidays event in Paris. ...

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]]> NEWS: Weekly news roundup - 23/05/08 http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7580/8604/weekly-news-Roundup-may-23.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7580/8604/weekly-news-Roundup-may-23.phtml Fri, 23 May 2008 19:09:56 +0100 What's been hot this week?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week here are just some of the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: BBFC introduces new online ratings system http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7570/8594/BBFC-launches-ratings-system-online.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7570/8594/BBFC-launches-ratings-system-online.phtml Thu, 22 May 2008 16:32:13 +0100 Only voluntary for now though

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has announced the launch of a new voluntary scheme designed to get its rating system online for downloadable games and movies. ...

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]]> NEWS: Asterix at the Olympics headed for 360 this summer http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7568/8592/Asterix-Olympics-Xbox-360-release.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7568/8592/Asterix-Olympics-Xbox-360-release.phtml Thu, 22 May 2008 14:43:58 +0100 Ties in with movie's DVD release

Atari have announced that Asterix at the Olympic Games will be coming to Xbox 360 this summer. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Nintendo Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/2232/3256/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/2232/3256/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Wii.phtml Thu, 22 May 2008 10:09:34 +0100 Will this smash up the party?

Back from the dead (well the N64 at least) Super Smash Bros. Brawl bounces on to the Nintendo Wii complete with classic controller support and online play, but should you bother? We get beating up to find out.

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]]> NEWS: Greenpeace criticises "un-green" console makers http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7564/8588/Greenpeace-criticises-un-green-console-makers.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7564/8588/Greenpeace-criticises-un-green-console-makers.phtml Wed, 21 May 2008 16:24:23 +0100 Harmful materials in machines "need to be replaced"

Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have all been slammed by Greenpeace for not doing enough to eliminate potentially harmful chemicals and metals from their games consoles. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Speed Racer - Nintendo Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/2231/3255/Speed-Racer-Nintendo-Wii-game.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/2231/3255/Speed-Racer-Nintendo-Wii-game.phtml Wed, 21 May 2008 16:00:00 +0100 Should you race out and get it?

With a heavy handed use of CGI in the blockbuster movie, it's not surprising that Warner Bros was keen to create a video game tie-in, but is it just like virtually every other film tie-in, i.e., a flop, or have they created a masterpiece? We get racing to find out.

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]]> NEWS: Blockbuster to open games-only stores? http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7562/8586/Blockbuster-to-open-games-stores.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7562/8586/Blockbuster-to-open-games-stores.phtml Wed, 21 May 2008 14:50:24 +0100 And soon ... according to industry insiders

Industry whispers suggest that Blockbuster is getting ready to open specialist games outlets on the UK high street. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo fighting 149.1 million euro EU fine http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7557/8581/Nintendo-fighting-price-fixing-fine.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7557/8581/Nintendo-fighting-price-fixing-fine.phtml Wed, 21 May 2008 10:35:56 +0100 "The penalty was unfair, illegal, even shocking"

Nintendo is refusing to pay a 149.1 million euro fine slapped on its for allegedly price fixing. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo apologises for Wii Fit "fat" comment http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7541/8565/Nintendo-Wii-Fit-fat-apologises.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7541/8565/Nintendo-Wii-Fit-fat-apologises.phtml Mon, 19 May 2008 11:41:20 +0100 Admits the game may not be suitable for younger children

Nintendo has apologised for offending anyone with its Wii Fit product, after the software came under fire for an incident where a young girl was dubbed "fat". ...

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]]> NEWS: Konami announces Rock Revolution in production http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7538/8562/Konami-announces-Rock-Revolution-production.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7538/8562/Konami-announces-Rock-Revolution-production.phtml Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:31 +0100 Complete with drum and guitar peripherals

As Electronic Arts gears up for the release of Rock Band on 23 May, Konami has revealed that it is also planning its own music game, that will come complete with guitar peripheral and "realistic" drum kit. ...

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]]> NEWS: Hasbro Family Game Night brings retro board games to the virtual world http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7536/8560/Hasbro-Family-Game-Night-Released.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7536/8560/Hasbro-Family-Game-Night-Released.phtml Fri, 16 May 2008 17:01:03 +0100 Take it back to the old school...

You can't beat some of the retro favourite boardgames for a bit of nostalgia, and now Electronic Arts has brought them into the virtual world with Hasbro Family Game Night. ...

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]]> NEWS: Battle of the Bands set for May Wii release http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7535/8559/Battle-of-the-Bands-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7535/8559/Battle-of-the-Bands-Wii.phtml Fri, 16 May 2008 16:31:15 +0100 Will you be the last band standing?

A new music-based game is coming to the Wii, but there's no singing or dancing around required. Good news for a lot of you, we're sure. ...

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]]> NEWS: PlayStation 3 is top in the teen market http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7534/8558/Playstation-3-tops-teen-market.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7534/8558/Playstation-3-tops-teen-market.phtml Fri, 16 May 2008 16:04:03 +0100 But the girls prefer the Wii

A recent survey has highlighted PlayStation 3 as the console of choice in the teen market. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo fined $21m in infringement dispute http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7527/8551/Nintendo-fined-21-million-infringment.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7527/8551/Nintendo-fined-21-million-infringment.phtml Thu, 15 May 2008 13:28:40 +0100 But it will appeal

Nintendo has been found guilty of patent infringement while designing controllers for GameCube and Wii. ...

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]]> NEWS: Xbox 360 hits 10 million sales in America http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7523/8547/Xbox-sells-10-million-America.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7523/8547/Xbox-sells-10-million-America.phtml Thu, 15 May 2008 10:32:46 +0100 Wii catching up, PS3 trailing...

Microsoft has claimed victory across the pond, announcing that its Xbox 360 console has beaten both Wii and PS3 to the 10 million sales mark in the US. ...

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]]> NEWS: MySims Kingdom announced for autumn release http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7521/8545/MySims-Kingdom-announced-autumn-release.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7521/8545/MySims-Kingdom-announced-autumn-release.phtml Wed, 14 May 2008 13:41:25 +0100 Can you make an island fit for a king?

Electronic Arts has released the first details for MySims Kingdom, the next instalment in the MySims series. ...

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]]> NEWS: Atari to bring Family Trainer to the UK http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7513/8537/Atari-bring-Family-Trainer-UK.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7513/8537/Atari-bring-Family-Trainer-UK.phtml Tue, 13 May 2008 17:01:10 +0100 With dance mat for "total body gameplay"

Atari is going to bring the Namco Bandai-developed Family Trainer to Europe in September. ...

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]]> NEWS: Activision to bring new Pitfall title to Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7508/8532/Activision-bring-Pitfall-title-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7508/8532/Activision-bring-Pitfall-title-Wii.phtml Tue, 13 May 2008 13:01:14 +0100 Pitfall Harry is back

Activision is developing a new title in the Pitfall franchise exclusively for Nintendo Wii. ...

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]]> NEWS: WiiWare European line-up announced http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7507/8531/WiiWare-European-line-up-announced-Nintendo.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7507/8531/WiiWare-European-line-up-announced-Nintendo.phtml Tue, 13 May 2008 12:07:04 +0100 Countdown until 20 May

As WiiWare - Nintendo's online store for downloadable games - gets going in the States, the European line-up has been announced for when the service goes live over here. ...

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]]> NEWS: EA announces new instalments of the Skate franchise http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7503/8527/EA-announces-Skate-2-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7503/8527/EA-announces-Skate-2-Wii.phtml Mon, 12 May 2008 16:27:10 +0100 One will be compatible with the Balance Board

EA has confirmed that it is working on a sequel to the popular skateboarding title, Skate, as well as a separate game in the series to be compatible with the Wii Balance Board. ...

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]]> NEWS: Two new Tony Hawk titles in the pipeline http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7501/8525/Two-Tony-Hawk-titles-DS.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7501/8525/Two-Tony-Hawk-titles-DS.phtml Mon, 12 May 2008 12:46:27 +0100 One coming exclusively to DS

Activision has expressed its plans to bring back the Tony Hawk skating franchise to its former glory by introducing industry-leading innovation into the game. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo console controller coffee table http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7500/8524/Nintendo-console-controller-coffee-table.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7500/8524/Nintendo-console-controller-coffee-table.phtml Mon, 12 May 2008 11:42:38 +0100 And it actually works!

Not only can you pay homage to your love of games with this Nintendo styled coffee table but the buttons actually work so you can find a home for your steaming mug and blast some alien nasty on your console at the very same time. ...

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]]> NEWS: Call of Duty 5 details announced http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7490/8514/Call-of-Duty-5-announced.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7490/8514/Call-of-Duty-5-announced.phtml Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:59 +0100 And it makes a return to PS2 and Wii

Activision has announced that the widely popular Call of Duty franchise is to return, and will be making a comeback to the PS2 and Wii after a 2-year hiatus. ...

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]]> NEWS: Codemasters secure rights to Formula 1 gaming franchise http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7488/8512/Codemaster-Formula-1-games-racing.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7488/8512/Codemaster-Formula-1-games-racing.phtml Fri, 09 May 2008 12:38:12 +0100 No stranger to racing games

Codemasters has secured the exclusive video game rights for Formula 1. ...

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]]> NEWS: New Super Smash Bros. to be released in June http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7486/8510/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7486/8510/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Wii.phtml Fri, 09 May 2008 12:09:39 +0100 Sonic's in on the action now too

Those that have been awaiting the return of Super Smash Bros. can be rest assured the wait is almost over. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nintendo Wii makes former chairman Japan's richest man http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7485/8509/Nintendo-Yamauchi-Japans-richest-man.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7485/8509/Nintendo-Yamauchi-Japans-richest-man.phtml Fri, 09 May 2008 11:08:42 +0100 Worth $7.8 billion

The success of the Wii console in the past year has made former Nintendo chairman Hiroshi Yamauchi Japan's richest man, according to Forbes magazine's annual rankings. ...

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]]> NEWS: EA plans its own fitness title for Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7484/8508/EA-fitness-game-Nintendo-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7484/8508/EA-fitness-game-Nintendo-Wii.phtml Fri, 09 May 2008 10:36:25 +0100 Get ready to sweat

EA Sports president, Peter Moore, has revealed that his division is developing a fitness game for Wii that will use the balance board peripheral. ...

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]]> NEWS: Screenshots of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor released http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7482/8506/The-Mummy-game-screenshots-released.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7482/8506/The-Mummy-game-screenshots-released.phtml Thu, 08 May 2008 16:32:34 +0100 Brendan Fraser not included

We've got screenshots hot off the press of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. ...

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]]> NEWS: Venture into Narnia with new Prince Caspian game http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7481/8505/Narnia-Prince-Caspian-Disney-game.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7481/8505/Narnia-Prince-Caspian-Disney-game.phtml Thu, 08 May 2008 15:15:25 +0100 Bring out the kid in you

Anyone that fell in love with the Chronicles of Narnia as a kid can now recreate the magic with a new game being released across all platforms, released in conjunction with the new Disney film. ...

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]]> NEWS: The Nintendo Channel goes live in US http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7475/8499/Nintendo-Channel-goes-live-America.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7475/8499/Nintendo-Channel-goes-live-America.phtml Wed, 07 May 2008 15:40:58 +0100 Europe will get it 30 May

The Nintendo Channel, the interactive guide to Nintendo and Wii, has gone live in the US. ...

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]]> NEWS: Could Wii Fit create bad body image? http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7471/8495/Wii-Fit-bad-body-image.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7471/8495/Wii-Fit-bad-body-image.phtml Wed, 07 May 2008 11:41:47 +0100 Concerns after game labels young girl "fat"

Parents on an online forum have expressed concerns over Nintendo's Wii Fit creating a bad body image, particularly within young girls. ...

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]]> NEWS: Zoo Hospital announced for the Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7466/8490/Zoo-Hospital-Announced-Nintendo-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7466/8490/Zoo-Hospital-Announced-Nintendo-Wii.phtml Wed, 07 May 2008 11:07:09 +0100 For the animal lovers among you

If you ever wanted to be a vet but gave up when you realised either - (a) you aren't too happy with the sight of blood (b) 6 years of vet school sounds too much like hard work, or (c) you don't actually know the difference between a liver and a kidney - then leave the scapels to the pros, and pick up your Wiimote instead. ...

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]]> NEWS: PS3 sales have overtaken Xbox 360 in Europe http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7465/8489/PS3-sales-overtake-Xbox-360.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7465/8489/PS3-sales-overtake-Xbox-360.phtml Wed, 07 May 2008 10:26:26 +0100 According to Sony

Sony has announced that PlayStation 3 consoles have outsold Microsoft's Xbox 360 across Europe. ...

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]]> NEWS: Next Prince of Persia will "never" make it to Wii http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7459/8483/New-Prince-Persia-never-Wii.phtml http://www.gamesdog.co.uk/news/news.phtml/7459/8483/New-Prince-Persia-never-Wii.phtml Tue, 06 May 2008 17:01:24 +0100 He might make a return in the future though... maybe

Anyone holding out hope of a Wii port for the next Prince of Persia title will be waiting a long time. Well actually, more like forever. ...

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